Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization vs Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization
⭐ 8.3# 5💰 $55👤 2-4
Through the Ages is a civilization-building game that takes players from the dawn of civilization to the modern age. Players manage resources, develop technologies, build wonders, and lead their civilization through three ages of history. The game features a unique card-driven system where each decision has long-term consequences.
CivilizationEconomic
Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure
⭐ 7.7# 63💰 $50👤 2-4
Clank! combines deck-building with dungeon crawling. Players explore a dragon's lair, collecting treasures and artifacts while trying not to make too much noise (clank!). The game features a unique push-your-luck element where careless players attract the dragon's attention and risk getting eaten.
AdventureFantasyScience Fiction
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization | Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 5 ✓ | 63 |
| Rating | 8.3 ✓ | 7.7 |
| Year Published | 2015 ✓ | 2016 |
| Price | 55 | 50 ✓ |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 120 | 60 ✓ |
| Min Age | 14 | 12 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 4.19 ✓ | 2.31 |
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization wins in 4 categories, Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure wins in 3 categories.
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization — Time Estimates
2-Player Game120 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game240 min
Full table experience
Learning Session210 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)
Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure — Time Estimates
2-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game60 min
Full table experience
Learning Session75 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)
Category & Mechanic Comparison
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization
Categories
CivilizationEconomic
Mechanics
Action DraftingCard DraftingHand ManagementIncomeSet CollectionTimerTurn Order: ProgressiveVariable Phase Order
Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure
Categories
AdventureFantasyScience Fiction
Mechanics
Deck ConstructionDeck, Bag, and Pool BuildingDice RollingHand ManagementModular BoardPush Your Luck
Rating Comparison
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization8.3
Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure7.7
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization has a rating of 8.3, while Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure has 7.7. Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization costs approximately $55 and Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure costs approximately $50. Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization supports 2-4 players and Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure supports 2-4 players. Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure supports more players.
Is Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization has a complexity weight of 4.19 and Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure has 2.31. Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization takes about 120 minutes to play, while Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure takes about 60 minutes. Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure is the quicker game.
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